Fundamentals of Internal Auditing

Are you looking for a career offering professional growth, a diverse range of progression opportunities, and strong earning potential? Welcome to the world of Internal Audit.

Internal Audit offers a highly rewarding career built on highly transferable skills, working in dynamic environments and industries to make real impact.

Right now, the demand for skilled audit and governance professionals in Australia is surging. Employers are fiercely competing for talent, driving average base salaries for Internal Auditors to around $111,000. As you progress, Senior Internal Auditors consistently command $120,000 to $150,000+, with top-tier remuneration heavily concentrated in the Financial Services and Consulting sectors.

Whether you are transitioning from operations, finance, IT, or looking for your first major career break, this profession offers the opportunity to be at the core of business operations.

Your Gateway to a New Career Designed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Australia, the peak professional body for auditors. The Fundamentals of Internal Audit course is the industry-recognised pathway to help you land your dream job. You don't need prior auditing experience; you just need the drive to learn. Teaching a methodology designed to be applied in any circumstance.

This comprehensive, five-week online program teaches you the exact skills hiring managers are looking for, aligned with the latest Global Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

After completion of the course, you also the option to earn an assessment-based Microcredential and an IIA digital badge to showcase your new expertise on LinkedIn and your resume, instantly signalling to recruiters that you are job-ready.

Course Details at a Glance:

• Duration: 5 weeks (approx. 25–30 hours of total learning)
• Study Mode: Self-Paced Online Training with Instructor-Led Intros and Midpoint Reviews
• Intakes: Monthly (Available February through November)
• Location: 100% Online

What You Will Learn (And Put on Your Resume): Through 10 interactive modules and the support of a vibrant learner community, you will build highly employable skills. Upon completion, this course will equip you to:

• Add Value Through Assurance: Conduct internal audits that support better decision-making and organisational improvement. 
• Take a Risk-Based Approach: Identify, assess, and prioritise risks throughout the audit process. 
• Apply the Global Standards: Understand the requirements and practical application of the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Navigate the Full Audit Lifecycle: Plan, document, test, analyse, and report on audit engagements effectively. 
• Communicate with Impact: Present audit findings and recommendations in a clear, persuasive, and professional manner.

Don't wait for opportunity to find you. Upskill with IIA Australia and take the first step in building a foundation towards a highly rewarding and diverse profession to expand your career opportunities.

Delivery mode

This course is available in the following study modes:

Entry Requirements

Course fees

• IIA-Australia Member: AUD $2,099
• IIA-Australia Non-Member: AUD $2,599

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About The Institute of Internal Auditors Australia

IIA empowers internal auditors, risk managers and assurance practitioners to accelerate their value and impact — on their career, on their organisation, and on their profession.